Devon Houck
Ashe County Board of Elections
Fleetwood
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Results-driven Election Director experienced in overseeing and managing electoral processes. Achieved community engagement and operational success through strategic planning and effective communication. Committed to enhancing democratic participation and fostering civic responsibility.
Work History
Director
4 Years 8 Months- Conduct all federal, state and local elections for Ashe County, NC
- Direct the daily work in the office and supervise the full-time and part-time personnel employed by the Board
- Maintain Board records, prepare all agendas, minutes or documents concerning the Board, attend to routine correspondence of the Board, keep the Board members informed of any matters requiring their attention
- Conduct candidate filing and receive notification of candidacy for elective office, communicate with candidates in regard to established laws and procedures, receive and record filing fees
- Maintained contact with precinct officials and informed them of changes in election laws.
- Perform administrative duties related to the permanent registration system such as list maintenance and keeping updated records, adding all new registrations, making transfers, party changes and removing names of deceased persons and persons who no longer reside in the county. Administer the List Maintenance Procedures
- Prepare and monitor annual budget and conduct other election business
- Maintain contact with precinct officials, keep them informed of changes in the laws, be responsible for training them in conducting elections and supplying them with election or other necessary materials
- Maintain contact with county municipalities and departments concerning elections matters
- Perform administrative duties related to the permanent registration system such as list maintenance and keeping updated records, adding all new registrations, making transfers, party changes and removing names of deceased persons and persons who no longer reside in the county, Administer the List Maintenance Procedures
- Prepare all public notices relative to elections, registrations, absentee voting and precinct changes
- Represent the Board of Elections as a county department head and perform all personnel duties with the advice and consent of the Board
Deputy Director
14 Years 3 Months- Assist with conducting elections
- Audit candidate campaign finance reports
- Maintain voter rolls – including voter registration, voter cancellations, list maintenance, removal of deceased voters, removal of felons
- Maintained voter rolls, ensuring accurate voter registration, cancellations, list maintenance, and removal of deceased voters and felons to uphold electoral integrity
- Coordinate and facilitate the training of MAT teams
- Recruited and onboarded precinct workers, enhancing workforce readiness for election processes
- Coordinated and facilitated training for precinct workers, equipping them with necessary skills to effectively serve during elections
- Recruit precinct workers
- Correspond with precinct workers through letters, email and phone
- Engage with public to provide information
- Coordinate with IT to insure website it up to date
- Assist with candidate filing
- Process all incoming and outgoing mail
Education
BA Communications - Minor in Psychology, Concentration in Organizational Communications
Skills
Relationship building
Operations management
Budget management
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Election management
Certification
- Notary
- Certified North Carolina Election Administrator
- Leadership Ashe
Timeline
Director
Ashe County Board of Elections
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Deputy Director
Ashe County Board of Elections
08.2007 - 11.2021Read More
UNC Charlotte
BA Communications from Minor in Psychology, Concentration in Organizational Communications
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Continuing Education
CERA Courses, Election Center, Auburn University